Spring Concert and Art Show 2017
St. Bernard’s School honored the beginning of May with the annual Spring Concert and Art Show. The evening was a wonderful celebration of music and visual art, and every boy participated in at least one part of the evening.
St. Bernard’s Singers and Glee Club started off the evening with a beautiful rendition of For the Beauty of the Earth. The Recorder Club, Chamber Singers, Glee Club, and String Orchestra all performed pieces, creating a program with a lovely range and strong spirit. The biggest surprise of the evening was a special performance the eighth graders had secretly planned in honor of Mrs. Fertel and Mr. Risinger. Their personalized version of I’ll Be Seeing You made an impression on their teachers and everyone in the audience. The concert concluded with the St. Bernard’s Singers and Glee Club singing Jerusalem with the Old Boys in attendance. Together, they finished up the performance with a medley of school songs.
After the concert, everyone made their way downstairs to the medium gym to see the Art Show. Each boy had a piece of artwork on display. Art teachers Ms. Meigs, Mr. Rodriguez, and Mr. Sechrist installed the show beautifully with the help of generous parent volunteers. There were drawings, paintings, sculptures, and lamps made with the assistance of 3D printers. The boys enjoyed showing their artwork to family and friends, and their creativity truly transformed the space.
We extend heartfelt congratulations to all of the boys who performed and exhibited artwork. Their musical and artistic expressions inspired us all!
Many people helped make this event a success. Many thanks to Mrs. Fertel, Mr. Risinger, Madame Boyer-Robert, Mr. Harrington, and Mr. Schwartz who worked tirelessly to prepare the performers in the concert. Special thanks to parents Leslie B., Cathy G., Jodie F., and Catherine S. for all of their help with the musical performances throughout the year. Thanks to the art department, Mr. Sechrist, Ms. Meigs, and Mr. Rodriguez, for curating and installing the artwork, and to the parent volunteers who helped install the show. Thanks to the technology department for their contribution to the art show. Thanks to Chef Wells and her team, and to the maintenance department for all of their hard work.
